Brisbane Inner - West

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 34 and far fewer seniors than the state or national averages. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, and the population grew by 13% between 2011 and 2021.

About a quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported by the community.

English is the main language for 83.5% of people, though use of other languages at home has risen since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 48.9% of people reporting no religion. This figure has risen sharply by 18 percentage points since 2011.

This is one of the most highly educated areas at this level, with 85.5% of residents completing Year 12. Over half of all adults hold a university degree, with many specializing in management, commerce, or health.

Wealth is significantly higher here than across the state; typical weekly family income is $3,355, which is far above the Queensland figure. About 38.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions. Only 2.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the lowest levels for similar areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most other areas, though it fell 5 points since 2011. Rates of unpaid care and housework are lower than the state average.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate compared to the rest of the country. Unemployment among this group is also among the lowest for similar areas.

Families with children make up 61.3% of households, and there are fewer one-parent families here than in most other areas. About 27% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by renters (41.4%) and smaller homes, with far fewer three-bedroom houses than the state average. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are both well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 28.3%, which is far above the state average. The area is highly connected, with a very high number of public transport stops and a short 8-minute drive to the city.

The population is highly mobile, with 52.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

A large proportion of the workforce are professionals (41.6%) and managers (16.3%). More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is lower than the state average.

The population grew by 7.8% since 2021, a rate that is higher than most other areas at this level.

The area receives much more rainfall than the Queensland average, with an average annual total of 1,206mm.

This is a walker's paradise, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services. Almost all residents are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.